The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said on the 25th that, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it will host the 10th Arctic Partnership Week at the Busan Exhibition & Convention Center (BEXCO) in Busan from Dec. 10 to 12.

Arctic Partnership Week is an annual event the government has held since 2016 to expand international cooperation in advancing Arctic-related policy, scientific research and industry.

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) says it hosts Arctic Cooperation Week from the 10th to the 12th next month. /Courtesy of Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF)

This year's theme is "A decade of cooperation: Co-navigating a sustainable Arctic future."

On the 10th, the Arctic Ocean policy forum and a presentation on Arctic science cooperation will be held. On the 11th, events will take place under themes including an international seminar on the Northern Sea Route and discussions on new challenges and tasks for the Northern Sea Route.

On the 12th, public lectures open to citizens, "Feeling the polar regions with the five senses!" and "A meeting with Arctic art," will be held. There will also be participatory programs such as "Arctic four-cut photos" where visitors can take pictures with a polar bear, Arctic-related experiences, and a playground.

To take part in Arctic Partnership Week, register in advance on the official website (https://www.korea-apw.com) by Dec. 9, or register on-site on the day of the event.

Kim Myeong-jin, director general for ocean policy at the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, said, "This 10th anniversary Arctic Partnership Week is a meaningful event that shows that, even though Korea is a non-Arctic state, it can play a central role in Arctic cooperation," adding, "We ask for your great interest and participation in the 10th Arctic Partnership Week."

Jeong Byung-ha, the polar cooperation representative at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said, "The environment surrounding the Arctic is changing rapidly," and added, "This year's Arctic Partnership Week, which brings together diverse stakeholders, will be an opportunity to widely convey Korea's determination to deepen cooperation with Arctic states for peace and sustainable development in the Arctic."

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